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How Has the US Soybean Industry Done With the Trade War?

The most recent WASDE numbers for soybeans from USDA, for what they are worth, showed once again that trade wars are not good, nor are they easy to win.

Barchart · Sep 16, 2025

Will Cattle Futures Continue to Reach New Highs During the Off-Demand Season?

Live and feeder cattle futures rose to new record highs in August 2025, even though the offseason for beef demand began on September 1, 2025. Cattle futures have ignored seasonality over the past years, and prices have been in a bullish trend since the 2020 pandemic-inspired lows.

Barchart · Sep 12, 2025

How Low Can Wheat Prices Go?

Wheat prices remain under pressure in late August 2025 as the 2025 crop year progresses past the harvest season, as the market considers the July CBOT contract the new crop contract month. Nearby wheat prices continue to slip, with the September contract trading around the $5 per bushel level.

Barchart · Aug 26, 2025

Corn Rounds Out the Week with Losses on Friday

Corn futures gave back into some weakness on Friday, as contracts were down 1 to 2 cents. September was down 6 ¾ cents this week, with December slipping 5 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 1 3/4 cents at $3.65 1/2. USDA reported a private...

Barchart · Aug 8, 2025

Corn Backing Off Early Gains for Fractional Midday Losses

Corn futures are pulling back from the early gains on Friday, as contracts are fractionally lower in the nearbys. Contracts closed Thursday with 4 to 6 cent gains. Some of that was possibly short covering, with preliminary open interest down 12,249 contracts. September was a large part of that, down...

Barchart · Aug 8, 2025

Q2 in Grains and the Outlook for Q3

The composite of the grain and oilseed sector of the commodities asset class edged lower in Q2 and over the first six months of 2025. Prices remain near lows, and the sector is now in the heart of the 2025 growing season for the crop year.

Barchart · Jul 4, 2025

Q2 in Animal Proteins and the Outlook for Q3

The animal protein sector of the commodities asset class rose 12.3% in Q2 and 21.72% over the first six months of 2025. Lean hog futures led the way on the upside while live and feeder cattle futures rose to new record highs during Q2.

Barchart · Jul 3, 2025

Step Up, Traders: Unlock Soybeans’ June Profit Potential!

The seasonal soybean window opens now! July futures are expected to hit $12.50 if they break $11.00, according to technical analysis. USDA’s June 12 WASDE & export sales (2.3M MT) are critical. Will you analyze & act?

Barchart · May 28, 2025

Outsmart the Corn Market: Seasonal Patterns and COT Data Guide You

Corn prices seasonally begin to slide by June 29, with an 87% occurrence over 15 years & a $915 average profit per contract. Big money’s betting short on a 15.8B bushel U.S. crop & Brazil’s 99.8-129M ton Safrinha. Dare to join the sell side? Make your move!

Barchart · May 26, 2025

Watch the Weather: Here’s Where Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Futures Could Be Headed Next

A weather-market rally could trigger big upside price moves this summer in grain futures.

Barchart · May 13, 2025